Lochte and a host of his USA Swimming national teammates are at the University of Texas for the Winter National Championships, a short-course-yards meet. Lochte won the 200m IM, a race, at least in long-course competitions, he all but owned from 2009 until last summer. As you remember, Phelps beat him at the London Olympics.

Now that Phelps is the proud owner of an AARP card, the race is Lochte’s to lose once again.

Other winners included Katie Ledecky (women’s 500y freestyle), who recently took home the Golden Goggles for Breakout Performer of the Year and Female Race of the Year, Jessica Hardy (women’s 50y freestyle) and Matt Grevers (men’s 50y freestyle).

The victory came at a good time for Lochte, who announced this morning that he had signed with entertainment and sports agency CAA (Creative Artists Agency). The company has offices across the world, including Los Angeles – where Lochte was rumored to be relocating earlier this fall. He ultimately stayed put in Gainesville, Fla. but we wonder if this new development will bring him to the west coast to train and further develop the Ryan Lochte brand. CAA’s list of athletes includes Olympic snowboarder Shaun White, soccer player David Beckham, hockey player Sidney Crosby and NFL quarterback Tony Romo.

Lochte recently appeared in GQ Magazine’s “Least Influential People of 2012” list. The magazine ripped him pretty badly so today’s news is sure to provide a boost. Warning:This slideshow contains strong language and is not for the kids.